CN105683954A

CN105683954A - Amenity, special service and food/beverage search and purchase booking system

Info

Publication number: CN105683954A
Application number: CN201480058423.7A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 基思·菲什伯格
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2013-09-13
Filing date: 2014-09-15
Publication date: 2016-06-15
Anticipated expiration: 2034-09-15
Also published as: HK1223435A1; US10074144B2; CN105683954B; CA2924191A1; WO2015039057A3; US10719896B2; US20160225108A1; JP2016533597A; CA2924191C; KR102254925B1; JP6487449B2; WO2015039057A2; EP3786875A1; IL304478A; IL263048B; US20170323402A1; IL263048A; MX2016003061A; KR20160058144A; WO2015039057A4

Abstract

The present invention relates to systems, methods and computer program products for an a la carte amenity, special service, food/beverage and accommodation feature search and booking engines. Aspects of the present invention allow customers to identify, via arbitrary search, amenities and/or special services (including food/beverage) available at lodging facilities, restaurants clubs/lounges/bars, dwellings and travel accommodation venues. Customers are thereby presented with goods and services matching or related to their query items and are permitted to select and confirm desired feature options and book, reserve or purchase their selection; optionally including the booking of an accommodation such as a room or table at a restaurant as well.

Description

Facility, special service and food/beverage search and purchase reservation system

Technical field

Content of the present invention relates to for receiving and facility, special service and the food/beverage of travel applicationSystem, method and the computer program of search and purchase booking engine.

Background technology

In tourist lodging search and reservation field, many options are presented to client. Tour site,As Orbitz, Expedia and Travelocity allow client for to fixing the date or date range searchStay in the guest room of given position. For example, sought in New York eve in New Year guest room stay client passableAccess such website, and input or select " knob in " city " or " destination " hurdle on the pageApproximately, NY ", and input or to select to move in the date be that December 31 and the date of checking out are January 1. SoAfter, website can be used customer information in its database, to search in these days in Ke Yong guest room, New York,Present the list with the hotel that can reserve a room. But, if client is seeking special characteristic,Most of hotels or tour site require client to read in the each wine in the hotel listing in Search ResultsThe detailed description in shop, to determine in any hotel in these hotels whether provide this feature. SeparatelyOutward, even in the case of can determine that specific, listed hotel generally provides this feature, thisA little websites be not provided for determining the whether actual available regulation of feature expected and for having orWithout the regulation of in the situation of booking, this feature being carried out actual reservation, reservation or being paid.

Other tour sites, as hotels.com, BookIt.com and GoogleHotelFinder, pinThe hotel expectation period to the ad-hoc location of available rooms provides similar lodging search dialogueAnd similar Search Results. But the difference of these websites and other websites is: searchingThe hotel listing in rope results page can be by client " filtration ", client can select only to show with additionallyStandard is as in specific block or have a result of facility coupling some. Filter is selected to pass through by visitorFamily is selected to carry out by means of drop-down or check box; But, limited to general facility is only providedSelect. For example, the facility filter list of GoogleHotelFinder only comprises air-conditioning, bar, seaBeach, commercial center, gymnasium, internet, parking lot, can be with pet, swimming pool, dining room, nothingObstacle facility, children's reception, laundry and housekeeping service. The list of Hotels.com also has similarly and establishesExecute filter, and increased some, comprise free breakfast, available infanette and hydrotherapy. NoFree form signature search is provided---allow client will expect facility, special service or food/beverageInput or be typed in search input list. But, even the demonstration of Search Results is limited to clientMeet in the situation in hotel of these specific limited conditions, also do not provide to client the machine of determining availabilityMeeting, let alone subscribe or preengage specific facilities by reservation. In fact, GoogleHotelAnother HOTEL FACILITIES search website juicyhotels.com of Finder and use check box method does not even haveProvide by website and carry out reservation. Client must carry out reservation by the website in hotel,Other tour sites are as BookIt.com, and Travelocity or Orbitz are undertaken by non-networking meansReservation.

OpenTable restaurant search website, provides similar customer interface. Client is except option dateIn addition, also select general position as city or block, and the time. The lodging that this site search can be used,And present the list in the dining room of mating with choice criteria and availability. With one in hotel's search siteA little websites are similar, and OpenTable provides based on additional standard to come as dish style and Price Range for clientThe ability of filter result list. OpenTable also can show to have " private dining facility " as cookThe list in the dining room in dining table, parlor and private dining room. But client cannot be straight by websiteConnect and determine availability or price or subscribe such individual feature of having dinner. Provide telephone number to clientAnd name of contact person, or can use the webpage inquiry based on list. Another dining room of UrbanSpoonSearch website, is additionally provided for filtering the row in the dining room selected " project " of dining room list to clientTable, comprises " private session " and " live music "; But, be not provided for for given yetDate and time is determined the availability of these projects or the regulation of price, or uses this project to subscribe dining tableRegulation. As for other hotels or tour site, do not carry out free form for feature and search for arbitrarilyWith purchase function. Client only limits to carry out filter result according to previously selected project and facility.

But, another system, OrionfromAscension software, Shi You hotel is used with to guestThe platform based on Web that provides online access housekeeping service and facility gift to order goods. But, OrionDo not allow arbitrary characteristics search or buy. More precisely, Orion provide can be used for order facility andService " catalogue ". In addition, Orion does not provide in conjunction with ordering facility or service and subscribes or preengage guest roomPossibility.

Therefore, need a kind of menu reception/tourism and Accommodation System, this system provides to client: searchIn expectation date and time, there is available expectation, can subscribe/can book tickets facility and/or special with purchaseThe selection of feature in the lodging place of service and/or food/beverage or that separate with above-mentioned lodging place;And stay as the room in dining room for subscribing/buy to there is the feature of this function and do not need to subscribe menuOr the additional capabilities of dining table. In addition, existing client can freely enter any search item inquires aboutThe needs of desired character.

Summary of the invention

The present invention relates to for menu facility, special service, food/beverage and lodging (" feature ")System, method and the computer program of search and booking engine. Aspect of the present invention makes clientCan via any search be identified in boarding facility, dining room, club/lobby/bar, residence andThe facility that tourist lodging place place is available and/or special service (comprising food/beverage). In this meaning," ' arbitrarily " represents that client can key in search input instead of in check box list or other predetermined listsIn the input that provides. Client is presented mates with its queried for items or relevant commodity and service, andAnd allow to select and confirm desired character option and reservation, reservation or buy its selection; Alternatively,Comprise subscribing and stay as the dining table in room or dining room.

According to one embodiment of present invention, provide a kind of for from the identification of reception/tourism provider andThe system of subscribing feature, system comprises: processor; Be coupled to network of network interface; Be stored in non-Property data base on transient state computer-readable medium; Non-transient state storage medium, this non-transient state storage is situated betweenMatter stores processor instructions; And interface, this interface couples processor, storage medium, characteristicStorehouse and network interface. This property data base comprise for can subscribe facility, special service or food/Beverage items identifies and carries out associated feature workpiece with reception provider. Processor instruction makes described placeReason device: receive the arbitrary characteristics identification information that can subscribe feature by network from client device; SpyLevy and in database, search at least part of coupling; Transmit the one or more reception/tourisms associated with couplingProvider's mark; Receiving reception/tourism provider from client device selects; And in clientOn equipment, show, to client transmit based on arbitrary characteristics identifying information and/or selected reception/The quotation of feature is subscribed by tourism provider.

In another embodiment, processor instruction is also in response to receiving instruction place of arbitrary characteristics identification informationReason device carry out following process partly or entirely: in property data base search have at least in part withThe feature workpiece of the signature identification of arbitrary characteristics identification information coupling, and to client device transmit withPartly the signature identification of at least one the workpiece association in the workpiece of coupling is used for automatically to complete listForm on client device, show.

In another embodiment, also instruction processorunit of processor instruction: receive and stay from client deviceSearch constraints, described lodging search constraints comprises: the instruction of the expectation reservation period of lodging and reception/The instruction in the expectation geographical position of tourism provider. Search characteristics database is also subject to expecting geographical positionIn and can accommodate and maybe can subscribe reception/tourism provider of feature expecting to subscribe during the periodConstraint; Lodging search constraints can also comprise expectation room configuration. In one embodiment, processAlso instruction processorunit of device instruction: transmit pre-based on lodging search constraints to outside provider by networkOrder inquiry; And receive at least one the lodging provider that meets lodging search constraints from outside providerAvailability information. Outside provider can be GDS provider, CRS provider, crm system,Inventory system, sale/revenue management system, loyalty system, attribute/operating system or lodging providerPMS. Processor instruction can also comprise giving an order, and described instruction makes processor: from clientEnd equipment receives instruction and the payment information of the acceptance of subscribing quotation; Transmit and pay to process paymentInformation; The more reservation to feature and/or lodging with record of the inventory record in new database; And to visitorFamily end equipment transmits the confirmation to subscribing.

In another embodiment, processor instruction also instruction processorunit connect member by network from networkEquipment receives reception provider facility mark, and will be used for making described HOTEL FACILITIES mark and described wineThe workpiece of the mark association of shop provider is stored in facilities database.

In another embodiment of the present invention, provide a kind of for identifying and subscribe from reception providerThe computer implemented method of feature, said method comprising the steps of: connect visitor via network from networkFamily end equipment can be subscribed the arbitrary characteristics identification information of feature to the transmission of network connection service device. Method bagDraw together following steps: the server from client device receives and can provide and arbitrary characteristics identification informationOne or more reception/tourism provider of reception/tourism provider of corresponding subscribed feature identifies;Selected instruction of receiving provider's mark is sent to server from client device; And to visitorFamily end is subscribed and signature identification and/or the selected reception/tourism of mating with arbitrary characteristics identification informationThe quotation of the feature of the lodging association of provider receives, for showing on client deviceShow.

Method can also comprise the following steps: from client device translator unit arbitrary characteristics marks andOn client device, receive and identify corresponding facility with part arbitrary characteristics and identify, for automatically completeBecome the form of list to show on client device.

Method can also comprise the following steps: transmit lodging search constraints from client device to server,This lodging search constraints is used to indicate the expectation reservation period of lodging and the expectation of reception/tourism providerGeographical position. One or more reception/tourism provider mark with expecting in geographical position and canIn expecting to subscribe the period, accommodate and maybe can subscribe reception/tourism provider correspondence of feature. Search approximatelyBundle can indicative of desired room configuration.

Method can also comprise the following steps: from client device to server, transmission is offered to reservationAccept and payment information, and receive the confirmation to subscribing by client device.

In another embodiment of the present invention, provide a kind of for identifying from reception and tourism providerWith the computer program of subscribing feature, this computer program comprises: non-transient state computer canRead storage medium, non-transient state computer-readable recording medium stores processor instructions. This instruction instruction placeReason device: receive and can subscribe facility and/or special service and/or food/beverage from client device by networkArbitrary characteristics identification information. Instruction also comprises for having and any spy in property data base searchLevy the instruction of a stack features workpiece of the signature identification that identification information mates at least in part. CharacteristicLibrary storage is on non-transient state computer-readable medium and comprise multiple feature workpiece, wherein, and feature workPart can be subscribed signature identification and provider mark and carry out associated. Instruction also comprises giving an order, and this refers toOrder is used for: transmit the reception/tourism provider mark associated with a stack features workpiece to client device;And receive the selection to reception/tourism provider mark from client device; And to client deviceTransmitting client subscribes and the signature identification mating with described arbitrary characteristics identification information and/or selectedThe quotation of the feature of the lodging association of reception/tourism provider, for showing.

In another embodiment of the present invention, provide a kind of for identify and subscribe feature from providerComputer program, this computer program comprises: non-transient state computer-readable recording medium,Described non-transient state computer-readable recording medium stores processor instructions. This instruction instruction processorunit: logicalCrossing network receives and can subscribe any of facility and/or special service and/or food/beverage from client deviceSignature identification information. Instruction also comprises for having with arbitrary characteristics and identify in property data base searchThe instruction of one stack features workpiece of the signature identification that information is mated at least in part. Characteristic library storageOn non-transient state computer-readable medium and comprise that can subscribe signature identification and provider mark carries outAssociated feature workpiece. Instruction also comprises giving an order, and this instruction is used for: to client device transmissionThe provider mark associated with a stack features workpiece; And receive provider is identified from client deviceSelection; And transmit client reservation and and described arbitrary characteristics identification information to client deviceThe quotation of the feature of the lodging association of the signature identification of joining and/or selected provider is for showing.In one embodiment, provider can be reception provider. In another embodiment, provider canTo be tourism provider.

In another embodiment of the present invention, provide a kind of for from the identification of reception/tourism provider andThe computer implemented method of subscribing feature, said method comprising the steps of: connect from network by networkConnect client device and receive the arbitrary characteristics identification information that can subscribe facility. Also there are following steps:In property data base, search has the signature identification that mates at least in part with arbitrary characteristics identification informationOne stack features workpiece; Property data base is stored on non-transient state computer-readable medium and comprises multipleFeature workpiece, wherein, feature workpiece can subscribe signature identification and reception/tourism provider mark is carried outAssociated. Also there are following steps: transmit associated with a stack features workpiece by network to client deviceOne or more reception/tourism provider mark; Receive selected reception/tourism from client deviceProvider's mark; And transmit client's reservation and and described arbitrary characteristics identification information to client deviceThe quotation of the feature of the lodging association of the signature identification of coupling and/or selected reception/tourism provider.

In certain embodiments, reception provider and/or tourism provider are fine work hotels. Real at someExecute in example the position that signature identification information comprises from the geographical position of client device or the degree of approach obtainsInformation. In certain embodiments, carry out searching facility database by semantic matches technology. Real at someExecute in example, can subscribe feature is facility and/or special service and/or food/beverage. In certain embodiments,Signature identification information can be identified multiple features.

Brief description of the drawings

Can better understand many aspects of present disclosure with reference to accompanying drawing below. In the accompanying drawings,In some views, similar reference marker is indicated corresponding part.

Fig. 1 is the schematic diagram of example system according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 2 shows exemplary venue.

Fig. 3 shows according to the aspect of the exemplary booking engine of some embodiments of the present invention.

Fig. 4 shows the member profile management person entrance according to some embodiments of the present invention(“APAP”)。

Fig. 5 is according to the schematic diagram of the aspect of member's profile of some embodiments of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is according to the schematic diagram of the aspect of the payment gateway of some embodiments of the present invention.

Fig. 7,8,9 and 31 is that the exemplary client user/system according to some embodiments of the present invention is usedThe schematic diagram of interface, family flow process.

Figure 10,12,13,14 and 15 is the client user's doors according to exemplary embodiment of the present inventionHouseholder searches for the part of the exemplary screen shots of the input engine page.

Figure 11 is showing according to client's portal user member's login page of exemplary embodiment of the present inventionThe part of example screenshot capture.

Figure 16,17,18,19,20 and 21 uses according to the client of exemplary embodiment of the present inventionFamily door Search Results and project are selected the details of the exemplary screen shots of the page.

Figure 22 is showing according to client's portal user member's profile page of exemplary embodiment of the present inventionExample screenshot capture.

Figure 23 is exemplary according to the part of client user's widening parts of exemplary embodiment of the present inventionScreenshot capture.

Figure 24 and Figure 25 confirm the page according to client's portal user of exemplary embodiment of the present inventionThe part of exemplary screen shots.

Figure 26 is the exemplary member user/system user interface stream according to some embodiments of the present inventionThe schematic diagram of journey.

Figure 27 is (for hotel according to the APAP membership information page of exemplary embodiment of the present inventionMember) exemplary screen shots.

Figure 28 is the APAP room page (for the member of hotel) according to exemplary embodiment of the present inventionExemplary screen shots.

Figure 29 and Figure 30 are respectively example server device and client according to an embodiment of the inventionSchematically illustrating of end equipment.

Specific embodiment

Aspect of the present invention relate to for as facility, special service, food/beverage and stay search andSystem, method and the computer program of the feature of booking engine. In the context of the present invention,Member is generally hotel and travel supplier, as lodging facilities, dining room, club/lobby/bar,The place in house and tourist lodging place. But in certain embodiments, member may only limit toFine work hotel (boutiquehotel). Tourism provider is generally to provide tourism Related product and serviceEntity. Term " lodging " relates to the core product of hospitalit provider; For example, hotel staysComprise guest room, and dining room lodging comprises dining table. With reference to Fig. 2, member hotel 200 can provide many spiesLevy as facility and/or special service and/or food/beverage. For example, stay and can comprise loft suite in guest room210, there is the guest room 220 of hot water bathing pool, the guest room 225 with balcony, the guest room 260 with bowling alleyAnd common guest room 255. Member hotel 200 can also be provided with helideck 205, roof revealsPlatform 245, hydrotherapy 215, the winter garden 250 with pond, bar 265, dining room 235, clothes essenceProduct 270, dance club 240 and cinema 275. Member hotel 200 can also provide meeting withAnd multi-functional or ejection space 230. Some tourism providers and hospitalit provider can carry out availableMovable as ship lease or experience and perform as arenas. Term " client " comprises the product kimonos of searching for memberThe people of business.

With reference to Fig. 1, in one embodiment, the present invention can be arranged in operation in network system 10,Network system 10 comprises all by the interconnective server 100 of network 155, one or more clientEquipment 160 and one or more member's equipment 180. Network 155 can comprise internet, but alsoCan comprise special and/or proprietary network interconnection. System 10 can also comprise service provider system, asGlobal distribution system (GDS) 144, Property Management System (PMS) 146, customer relation management systemSystem (CRM) 147 and central reservation system (CRS) 148. System 10 can also comprise by silverThe trade financing service supplier for the treatment of credit card and other financial transactions that row 142 represents. SystemSystem 10 can also comprise that the social media services provider, the industry specialists service that are represented by SOC142 carryFor business and guide and examination service provider. System 10 can also comprise that (unshowned) is via netInventory system, sale/revenue management system, loyalty system and/or property right that network 155 interconnects/operation systemSystem.

Thereby loyalty system comprise reward encourage loyal buying behavior structuring marketing work,Method, product (for example credit/debit card) and technological system that member is inside and outside. TheseBehavior is used to make money by incentive mechanism, to continue expected behavior by member's program. With loyaltyThe communication of degree system can be included in preserve for the analytical system of trend performance and suggestion mode everyThe record of transaction. Can use from the information of loyalty system and strengthen for repetition or permanentThe adaptable search of business suggestion. Strengthen via recommending with integrated the making it possible to of loyalty systemThe purchase option of search and suggestion. Client's business input of this system makes the engineering of counterweight restitution businessHabit can cause the impact on excitation system, is used for obtaining the new workpiece (artifact) of divisional processing to generate.In addition, by search and purchase system realizes the mutual excitation of continuation, with for selection and purchaseContinue to optimize feature and/or lodging project result.

Server 100 comprise data storage 116, booking engine 120, member profile management person door 122,Payment gateway 132, GDS interface 134, PMS interface 136 and CRS interface 138. Client establishesStandby 160 is the attachable calculating of any network that can transmit client's search inquiry and receive Search ResultsEquipment. Client can use for example keyboard input inquiry of client's input unit 164, and can be visitorOn family display 166, watch result. Customer equipment 160 can move one or more application, for exampleFor carrying out mutual client applications 162 with server 100. In one embodiment, Ke HuyingWith program 162 are web browsers. Customer equipment 160 can also have geolocation component as GPSReceiver and/or proximity detection parts 168, make customer equipment 160 can determine its position and/orDetermine contiguous thing for search input. In one embodiment, proximity detection parts 168 can makeUse RFID technology. Member's equipment 180 is also that network can connect computing equipment, and can comprise and passing throughNetwork and server 100 carry out mutual member's input unit 184, member's display 186 and memberApplication program 182. In one embodiment, member's application program 182 is web browsers. In alternativeIn embodiment, member's application program 182 is for carrying out mutual brand application journey with server 100Order. Member's equipment 180 can be one or more computers, and general storehouse that can trustship memberDeposit and/or Sales module. The additive method that can transmit the computing equipment of search inquiry data can also wrapDraw together: telekineasis device, taste device, biological integrated, holographic integrated and artificial intelligence function,Any one in above-mentioned can be configured to the potential device as search input, is beneficial to realizeTo ticket booking, reservation, reservation and/or the buying of facility and/or special service and/or food/beverage.

The modular member of server 100 has been guaranteed dynamic connection communication, makes the client can be by searchingRope identification member's facility and/or special service and/or food/beverage, and be provided for buying describedObject option. In addition, this system allow member user by its facility and/or special service and/or food/The system of beverage is connected to system of the present invention, but is not limited to directly access its information centre and uploadIts facility and/or special service and/or food/beverage.

The parts of this system are connected to each other by data transmission channel. These data transmission channels can with itsHe exchanges by related data transmission passage. A part for system 10 can be based on cloud; But, Yun GongCan be optional. Cloud system only provides the washability of resource and data transmission channel.

Data storage device 116 comprises for storing client user and member user's workpiece one or manyIndividual database. Booking engine 120 is beneficial to client's search and result.

In one embodiment, data storage device 116 comprises relational database and non-relational database.Relational database can be processed client user's workpiece; Non-relational database can be processed customizable member and useFamily workpiece. Use non-relational database parts to make the system can be different by what be suitable for day by day increasingWorkpiece type develops, and the workpiece that uses institute to identify and store for recalling in system.

Database of the present invention is also useful to other objects. In order constantly to improve search, inquiry andThe tracked part as session data of inquiry trend, and these data are used to, for example but do not limitIn the object of, member's characteristic matching and potential profit.

Generally speaking, user by text, the order that may be interpreted as text, image input, audio frequency,Electronic signal or provide search content by menu setecting. Menu can adopt click box maybe can selectThe form of other known options such as icon. In the time that user provides necessary character string and/or has selected, thisA little are delivered to the one or more databases in database, to return to matching content. In addition,User can select non-matching content, for example, do not want to allow to carry the member of pet. Place of the present inventionReason device is programmed to filter out so non-matching content the item from being back to user. Similarly, useFamily can be by selecting to comprise non-matching multiple character strings and/or selection and replacing in the second searchChange previous inquiry and improve its selection. Identical with the first search, user can select the item that will filter out.

In one embodiment, relational database is Postgres, and comprises as following table:

In one embodiment, non-relational database is MongoDB, and comprises having following knotGou hotel and feature document:

With reference to Fig. 3, booking engine 120 can resolve into three parts; Search input list 310, meetingWords data 320 and algorithm logic 330. Search input list 310 allows client to inquire about from databaseExisting workpiece, and call the project of the expection for workpiece in trust by " auto-complete ", to beIn automatically completing list, select now to user. If search input list 310 is not provided for usingFamily select workpiece, creative management daily record, and in database estimate and more query withExpand forward the utilization of new facility and/or special service.

Session data 320 is stored and client's user interactions of application and system, with based in navigation userUser preference when interface provides the user that study is arrived to experience. For example, when search various facilities and/orWhen special service and/or food/beverage, user does not need to reset its time/date. System will be preservedThese preferences, unless user resets session data. Adaptable search function allows client to inputAnd type > score > via the personnel input of approval process > coupling/service/food/beverage of facility carries outIdentification and scoring are to add function. Client user and adaptable search make alternately system of the present invention,Can be by the machine learning of the search input inquiry not mating be produced to technology shadow to Database SystemsRing, wherein, the workpiece of coupling and trend scoring is not illustrated by client user, and produces subsequentlyRaw new feature classification, to search for, to use and to buy the evolution Feature matching and/or have appointmentMember.

Algorithm logic 330 represents following algorithm and programming, and described algorithm and programming can be separated systemRelease data and communicate between the parts of system, with convenient user's result of wanting.

Be beneficial to search with false code corresponding to the algorithm of subscribing, facility and/or special service are bought in reservationComprise:

Inputting corresponding false code with the semantic type intelligent search with auto-complete calling function comprises:

In one embodiment, provide machine learning feature, wherein, if search input is notSystem identification, generates the record for assessment of input value. In another embodiment, user input dataCharacter string, and if this data character string is not discernible, system of the present invention can be carried outVarious search are similar or show that similarly suggestion is selected for user to return to sounding. This choosing when selectedSelect together associatedly with original search string and be stored in memory, with make can be rearwards useFamily provides similar suggestion.

When checking is when input value, by make member more new search be beneficial to ticket booking, subscribe, reservationAnd/or buy facility and/or special service and/or food/beverage and realize new adaptable search input.

The false code that this is shown comprises:

Be beneficial to operating personnel and operate corresponding false code in the mode of optional series connection and comprise:

Client carries out alternately via function of search by system, thereby upgrades interpolation by adaptable searchTo the search capability of system. Member user adds search capability via APAP to system. With dual userFalse code corresponding to input (client user and member user) comprising:

Upgrading corresponding false code with Dynamic Pricing comprises:

Searching for corresponding false code with the availability of utilizing system of inventory control comprises:

UserInput＝READMachineHumanInterface

#LanguageAnalysisreturnsalistoflanguagesandtheprobabilitiespercentagevalues

Languages＝LanguageAnalysis(UserInput)

Location＝READUsersLocation

LocationLanguage＝QUERYLanguageWHERELocation＝UsersLocation

Language＝LocationLanguageJOINLocation

Database＝SELECTDatabaseWHEREDatabase.Language＝Language

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Auto-complete or text fragments from local expert's comment, blog and social media can increaseStrong search inputted and/or is connected to reference items via searching for and buy to subscribe to search for to link. Therefore, visitorFamily user can be by it online or find by expert/social news regeneration characteristics of server 100Term replication and pasting in search, to call tourism prompting or to recommend. Can pass through SOC interface 139The content of supporting this feature is obtained in crawl to SOC service 149, and term is deposited as workpieceStorage is in database.

In one embodiment, can be derived from expert for the auto-complete and the text fragments that strengthen searchComment, described comment of experts can be uploaded and be associated with workpiece. Therefore, Search Results can wrapDraw together one or more comments and associated workpiece. Client watches comment meeting to be provided in comment textSearch and purchase " reservation button ", the definite item that " reservation button " can bring to client for subscribing (is establishedExecute, special service, Foods or drinks or stay).

With reference to Fig. 4, member profile management person entrance 122 (being also known as " APAP ") is broken down into twoPart: asset management control panel 410 and system of inventory control 420.

Asset management control panel 410 be front-end user interface and rear end workpiece integration tool the two. MemberUtilize this control panel to upload and manage its workpiece assets (being called as item in the time considering client user),To present the profile that can search in system. This control panel 410 is retained in member and is coupled with operationThe hierarchical structure of the Admin Access's power between our system of the computerized system that personnel safeguard.

Member can also have the chance of uploading with management contract file, as with lodging and/or feature associationThe client's terms and conditions that must accept of client in the time subscribing this. Can be by before buying or checking outSuch document is presented to client, or client can obtain such document.

System of inventory control 420 is and the system of asset management control panel 410 with the mode work of connecting.Herein, algorithm using project process as workpiece as " feature ", to cut apart described project in database,Thereby make it possible to obtain workpiece via search input. This feature is manual actuation and by means of price controlMake the two according to Supply and Demand dynamic driving. More specifically, member can step on via APAP122Record system of inventory control and upload/manage specific workpiece. In addition, member can also make it possible at itBetween self system and system of inventory control, dynamically upload in real time/manage its workpiece. In the feelings that dynamically connectUnder condition, in the time that workpiece is connected, no matter when in member system, change, system of inventory controlAutomatically upgrade.

With reference to Fig. 5, member's profile is divided into three portion's sections: type 510, product 520 and service 530.Type 510 refers to member's classification, as stay in hotel, motel, guest room, tourism cooperation partner,Amusement affiliate, food and drink, club/rest area, house or any other hotel and food/beverage supplyBusiness. Product 520 refers to that member can be provided for instant any assets of buying or buying in the future. Service530 refer to that member can be provided for instant any service of buying or buying in the future. Profile is controlled at APAPThe interior generation of making sheet 410 and maintenance, profile depends on member's ability, be scheduled to provide via searching for,Reservation or purchase: food/beverage, facility and/or special service. Profile parts can comprise image or skyBetween design sketch as strengthening workpiece. Examples of features can include but not limited to by search availability and/Or buy visually discernible and/or selectable place, room or facility of price.

Although do not illustrate in the drawings, the present invention collects mass data from user. All search be hunted down andStorage. Therefore, system of the present invention has the trend of quick identification user expectation and the ability of variation.Such variation can for example identify user's request when increase fast or decline or normal range (NR) itOutward. And if when identify these atypical conditions its be coupled with other information as general position (asThe part in city) time, system of the present invention can to member as hotel, dining room, club/lobby/Bar and other tourist lodging places suggestion price change. For example,, when the increase in demand of localityTime, member can adjust upward the rate of non-taxi feature. And if within specific date or timeSlump in demand, can reduce price. Member can use these price change, with for example via numberWord notice is informed customers.

With reference now to Fig. 6,, in order to observe payment card industry (" PCI ") specification, payment gateway is divided intoThree third party: payment processes API610, taxation API620 and business bank 630. Work as clientWhen user generates profile with the form of user profiles in system, not credit card is processed needed instituteThere is information all to store according to PCI. Therefore, system can depend on described third party with from subscribeEngine receives client's user profile together with its feature order, is beneficial to use by means of client user and memberFinancial transaction between family is bought. For the payment of bought product and/or service together with to instituteThe confirmation (client user, member user and systems provider) of the side of having is by systems provider and memberThe two reception.

Fig. 7 shows the exemplary flow of client and system interaction. Start at user interface place of family,Client can input travel details, accepts Search Results, selects member's profile to buy, check out,And pay by payment gateway. Can understand with reference to Fig. 8 the modification of this flow process. Conventionally Ke Hu,Family/login interface 810 places start. Herein, client user can login in option 820 by selectionA login option come project implementation search inquiry or time/date inquiry. System is via stroke detailsEngine utilizes fuzzy logic and algorithm to carry out decryption input. System is marked to data thus, withJust process to verify trend analysis with database element, thereby comment via system of inventory controlEstimate availability.

As an alternative, client can access its client's user profiles 826. In the time logining, client can pass throughThe data of previous explanation are called at profile management interface. This information is called from client's profiles database and is extracted.

As an alternative, client can be via selecting the general member's profile of 828 access. Client user can be fromPresent in each the general member's profile for inquiry and select. Be filled in the letter on master/login interfaceBreath is managed and is presented by APAP, and this continuous data that makes system can present interface is disposed.

From login page 810, client can use stroke details engine 822, with via title; OrderGround; Facility; Special service or food/beverage are used search input 823 to search for. Real at someExecute in example, " destination " input is provided by the position system 168 of customer equipment, and can comprise and establishingStandby geographical position or the detection to contiguous beacon. Obtain the source of data input, and pass through thusStroke details engine 822 makes an explanation.

Client can also be by selecting 824 date and search input are provided. This combines project searchWith the ability of event availability, to dwindle Search Results, described Search Results provides or selects for selectingSpecific project. This combines the stock's control search element in stroke details engine 822.

Via time/date selection 825, client user can search for via availability of items.

History is the subassembly of client's user profiles 826, wherein, and the elder generation of client in can selective systemFront action. It is previously defeated to process that session data and analysis make system can call and present historical interfaceThe availability entering.

In the time of access master/login interface 810, or via the search knot presenting from stroke details engine 822Really, client user can select from each member's profile presenting for inquiring about. The meeting of selectingOne or more inputs that member's profile produces by master/login interface or by stroke details engine 822Result presents.

With respect to Search Results, based on presenting project from the search input of stroke details engine 822It is available member's profile.

Project selects to relate to the interface that makes client user can select from search predetermined item. Institute thusThe project of selecting is system identification, so that via the stock's control for process transaction in payment gatewaySystem processed obtains ticket booking to feature, predetermined, reservation and/or buys. In the flow process of an embodiment,As shown in Figure 9, user can have after option and to select to add the addition Item for settling accountsObject option. This can via "+stay " type button as link shown in Figure 12 1036 andLink 1056 shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14 realizes. Such button or link can comprise "+Facility " formula function, for interpolation project, as Food & Drink, seat selection or dining table, meeting skyBetween, housekeeping service, equipment leasing, facility or movable etc. In addition, in certain embodiments, memberTerms and conditions can offer client or client can be obtained before checking out; If client does not acceptTerms and conditions, transaction cannot complete.

Project selects to comprise the interface that allows selected project to carry out environment configurations. Selected itemAbility by a series of input and management hurdle, as the convenience of seat arrangement, equipment, illumination ruleLattice, move in/capacity, food and drink, towards etc. in system of inventory control, upload and manage. Client canTo select the configuration for selected project, or submit to for the request of alternative configuration and (do not show for approvalGo out).

Checkout comprises that editable confirmation that client user buys by expectations confirms the selection of expectation projectInterface. By the systematicness " breadcrumb navigation of selecting in project in whole handling process(breadcrumb) " the session data of storage in navigation, system and payment gateway are predetermined to complete alternatelyTransaction.

The method according to this invention can be followed the flow process shown in Figure 31, and the method comprises: step 3120,The arbitrary characteristics search parameter for subscribing feature is sent to server by client thus; Step 3130,Server is searched for mate at least in part with search parameter one or more in property data base thusFeature and provider thereof; Step 3140, thus client from server receive one or more features and/orOne or more marks of the provider of these one or more features can be provided; Step 3150, thusThe selection to provider is sent to server by client; Step 3160, client receives from server thusFor subscribing the feature of provider and/or the quotation of lodging. Such method can also comprise step 3170,Thus payment information (alternatively) is sent to server and processes. Such method is all rightComprise step 3180, thus upgrade be used for subscribed one or more features and/or one or more liveThe inventory record of place. Such method can also comprise step 3135, thus to outside provider dataStorehouse is inquired about to determine one or more features/one or more providers of coupling and/or determineAvailability. Such method can also comprise step 3125, and server provides certainly to customer equipment thusMoving completion/automatically complete information.

Referring now to Figure 10 and Figure 12, provide and show wherein client user and can input his/herInquiry is with a part for the exemplary screen shots 1000 of search available feature. Screenshot capture 1000 wrapsDraw together query region 1005, query region 1005 comprises free form input frame 1010, data selector1020, move in selector region 1030 and " search " button 1040. Data selector 1020 canTo comprise time input frame and/or time gate (not shown). Screenshot capture 1000 can comprise meetingMember generic profile region 1050. Except Member Name or destination, in Search Results, also will beThe feature of existing member's overall space or even room special characteristic; Thereby make the user can be based on itPreference is selected. Figure 12 selects by the expectation search/purchase for to feature exemplified with client userSelect the time of moving in/date 1022, check-out time/date 1024 and further specify search input (tourismDetails) ability of engine. For time/date select provide in some embodiment of rate matrix(referring to, for example, Figure 20), be optional via the explanation of 1022 and 1024 timing informations that carry out.Move in selector region 1030 can comprise for the combobox of adult 1032 number and forThe combobox of children 1034 number. Other rooms can add room link 1036 by selection and addAdd to inquiry.

With reference to Figure 11, in one embodiment, client user can (for example show at member's login pageExample login page 1001) go up " login " afterwards and utilize flexible form input frame 1010 and searchButton 1010 is initiated search. In addition, flexible form input 1010 is available in the navigation at whole interface,Make user can search for flexible form or focus in member's profile.

Reference is according to Figure 13 of an embodiment and Figure 14, and the optional feature of search makes it possible to via appearancePut the search coupling in the menu optional item classification of shopping cart formula function. With reference to Figure 14 and Tu22, these additional functions can also realize initial after transaction (postinitialtransaction), at the beginning ofAfter beginning, in transaction, client can call its transaction by historical interface, and search item is added intoIts existing purchase as shown in part 1070. Client user can also pass through via date selector1075 select to move in time/date, check-out time/date specifies search input (tourism details) engine.In a preferred embodiment, can use be added into shopping cart function from more than one member's projectIn single settlement bargain.

With reference to Figure 15, according to an embodiment, can make it possible to the class in inputting by search engineDo not search for. User not only can search for specific " project " by the auto-complete of system identification,But also can be by " classification section " as destination 1080, member (for example, hotel) 1082,Facility 1084, service 1086 and Food & Drink 1088 are searched for specific " project ".

Referring now to Figure 16,17 and 18, when inputting and search in search input (tourism details) engineWhen rope inquiry, user's result 1650 will be presented on the specific result display of search as display 1600,In 1601 and 1602. Then, user can sort based on sequence preference 1620, and based on itUnique search criterion is selected member. Display 1600,1601 and 1602 can comprise breadcrumb navigationDesignator 1610. If user confirms the result accepted in list, user can select now pre-Order link 1660, subscribe and/or ticket booking process to realize.

The ejection picture that Figure 19 and Figure 20 show time period price and present to user, wherein, fixedValency is relevant with the time period. In Figure 19, ejection picture 1603 shows some establishment type and is configuredFor the period in one day and what day to change price according to. In Figure 20, eject picture 1604Showing some room type (if available) is configured to what day changes price according to.In certain embodiments, price can be based on availability on algorithm; For example,, 20 projectsThat in available situation, price may be than only having one or two available situation to bend down.

With reference to Figure 22, according to an embodiment, after the prolongation assembly 1670 of search also can be realized initiallyTransaction, for calling and inquire about stock's availability of selected item, to extend the incremental time to specifyingReservation. Client's user interface can comprise time expand selector 1673, confirm that request selects 1674And prolongation request selects 1675. If comprise the specific request of addition item transaction, operationPersonnel can be alternatively via " ConciergeInstructions (concierge's instruction) " input list 1671Work with technological system simultaneously. This function can be carried out in company's rank, or inputs from meeting operator interfaces.Finally, the search item adding to existing purchase, as in checking out, can be in selected date/timeBefore input, the single transaction that can use for supposition stock, by this historical interface of reservation details 1672Gather. Follow-up search and purchase can illustrate in other mode.

Figure 23 shows the part display frame 2300 of selected exemplary member's profile page. Client userThere is the ability of the product that sifting can use, comprise image and Space Figure 23 40, narration 2330,Facility inventory 2320 and the facility 2310 of expecting. This search and reservation standard are summed up in interface 2305, andAnd be provided for subscribing the link of lodging or ticket booking event. Breadcrumb navigation indicator 2350 allows user to seeThe progress of the reservation flow process arriving, and turn back to step and picture above.

Figure 24 shows the part of screen sectional drawing 2400 of the page, by this part of screen sectional drawing, Ke HuyongFamily can be with payment gateway alternately to confirm feature selecting. The page comprises charge information district 2420, guestThe information area 2430 and concierge of hotel indicator 2440. In one embodiment, leading in this hurdleBelieve that inputting for example Email that makes to communicate by letter confirms to be sent to concierge together with checking out, thus logical to memberThe request at person in charge of reception at ceremonies family. In the time that user determines that it expects to subscribe in the feature shown in point 2410 places, Ke HuyongTheir selection can " be subscribed " at family, and by confirmation of receipt. Meanwhile, member and system providerThe payment of processing the product/service of partner's purchase via third party will be received. Figure 25 shows exemplary dishThe part of screen sectional drawing that single shopping cart is checked out, showing lodging and facility policy and cancellation clause 2418 (canUse APAP interface to provide by member) and transaction 2416 the summary of checking out. Comprise service final electionThe clause of frame 2412 and " reservation " button 2414. User can edit and delete the project in car,And the one or more projects from one or more members can be accumulated in shopping cart. As joined aboveDescribed according to Figure 11, can be by the persistence search query box 1010 providing in whole interfaceAddition item is added in the new search of middle execution.

Experience in flow process in example user, user can by will be for example " helicopter " be input toMutual with user interface 1000 as shown in figure 10 in frame 1010. Interface can present the institute as Figure 15The classification of showing pre-enters combobox, and according to pre-entering combobox, user can be from example categories portionDivide 1084 to select " helicopter ". Then, user can be presented tourism details as shown in figure 13Interface, wherein, using can scheduled date and time. Option price link 1057 o'clock, userBy the rate matrix 1603 being presented as shown in figure 19. Selecting expectation project from rate matrix 1603Time, user can be presented Project Financial Analysis as shown in figure 14 tourism specifics interface, and wherein, user can beIn part 1070, see selected helicopter project, and can specify by part 1056Request in addition. For example, if user selects "+interpolation room ", user can be presented guest room expenseRate selection matrix example as shown in figure 21 1607. In the time selecting guest room to stay, be back to tourism details circleFace, then selects " book it! ", user can be presented menu shopping cart clearing as shown in figure 25Summary 2405, in menu shopping cart clearing summary 2405, user can check trade detail, completesSubscribe or change.

It is mutual that Figure 26 shows the exemplary member user who carries out with system. Member user is generally leadingUI place and system start to carry out alternately; But, in the time having generated profile, can walk around this step. MeetingMember can login to access existing member's profile or generate member's login.

Based on member user input, system using user's assets in workpiece is stored in system of inventory control.Member profile management person profile (" APAP ") is control panel interface, and this control panel interface is used memberFamily and operating personnel's cooperation work are to safeguard member's profile. Maintenance interface in system of inventory control. WhenWhen member's assets are uploaded in system, data are construed as the member for calling product/service quotationThe workpiece of function. This system is static and/or dynamic with respect to member system; Comprise and operating personnelThe ability of collaborative work. Operating personnel are as required as support function.

Member's profile comprises the special statement of the membership information data in interface, and user can be checked alsoSelection can be used for the quotation of product/service of buying. These all present by search client user.Member's profile is system by static with APAP and/or dynamically to exchange the transfer of data of member's assets logicalRoad produces.

Member's profile general utility functions refer to the quotation of member's public space. The system of safeguarding in APAP is retouchedPaint the function between public space and subsidiary space. Auxiliary function refers to the quotation of member's personal air.

Figure 27 shows the part of screen sectional drawing 2700 of HOTEL FACILITIES portion, and wherein, member can be in districtIn 2710, select its standard facility and/or special service. Herein, member can also add by selection2712 and feature is typed into text box as created new feature in frame 2714. As an alternative, member is desirableThe predetermined input disappearing to feature. In general, the project in this district can be used for the space in gamut;In this example, member is hotel.

Hotel's image area 2720 is by making it possible to the sub-boundary of the feature Dynamic Pricing to being coupled by availabilityFace (not shown) belongs to for example photo 2729 of image and can subscribe/can reserve/can buy food and drinkMaterial, facility and/or special service. Member user can click and add 2722, and feature is input to frame2724, and use check box to select 2726,2727 and 2728 to select its classification. Zhe Liangge district canCan search characteristics to provide to user. The treatment progress that breadcrumb navigation indicator 2750 allows user to see,And turn back to former step and picture.

Figure 28 shows the part of screen sectional drawing of the facility picture 2800 of exemplary room. If memberUser has its enabled production or service provision, as room, alternative parts, APAP interfaceAllow search more specifically and purchase to described feature functionality. Facility district, room 2810 is that member is passableBe independent of the region that member itself selects its standard feature. Herein, member can also add by selection2812 and feature is typed into frame as created new feature in text box 2814. As an alternative, Hui YuankeWith by not selecting associated check box to eliminate facility and/or the special service of pre-input. Generally speaking,Project in Gai district is to can be used for whole space; In this example, member is the room in hotel.

Room type district 2820 belongs to image by sub-interface (not shown) and can subscribe/can reserve/Can buy Food & Drink, facility and/or special service, sub-interface makes it possible to passing through availability couplingThe feature of closing is carried out Dynamic Pricing. Can add room photo, as photo 2829, and can useControl area 2824 increases, deletes or upgrades room details. These two parts provide to user canSearch characteristics. Breadcrumb navigation indicator 2850 allows user to see the progress of processing, and before turning back toStep and picture.

In another embodiment, module interface can be placed or is embedded in member and/or supplier's netIn standing and/or can be presented on customer equipment to be provided for search, to obtain and buy feature, for example, establishExecute and/or special service and/or food/beverage. Module interface can also by network gateway use described outsideProvider of portion processes for the reservation inquiry of expecting room configuration.

Embodiments of the invention can be by making it possible to that data importing is arrived to the general of APAP and memberStock and/or sale/income module interface. For example, from pub or tourism member comma separated value(CSV) file of form can be categorized in its stock (for example, the guest room in row in simple listType and row in what day, allow price according to supply-demand relationship and difference). Member can use electronicsTable procedure keeps these table features, derived data, then utilizes uploading of this system > derivation featureFilling has row (for example, room, project, facility, service, Food & Drink; Table) and row (exampleAs, what day) the input list of APAP. For any classification (for example, room, article,Facility, service, food and beverage) and at fine granulation, as during specific 24 hour periodIn period, price can change via ADR (average day rate) in the whole week. Referring to Figure 19With 20, for changing the example of the granularity based on time pricing. Can also be by being grasped by member or systemAdjust the sales promotion period as member and manage price.

Next,, with reference to Figure 29 and 30, show respectively the exemplary clothes according to embodiment of the present disclosureThe schematic block diagram of business device 100 and exemplary client equipment 160. Server 100 and customer equipment 160Comprise processor 2955,3055 and memory/storage medium 2950,3050, both coupling separatelyBe connected to local interface 2960,3060. As will be appreciated, local interface 2960,3060 can comprise,For example, data/address bus and address/control bus or other bus structures followed. Customer equipment 160 wrapsDraw together the display 166 that is coupled to local interface 3060, to allow processor 3055 that viewdata is appliedTo display 166, as the user interface generating by Client application 162. Display 166 can be completeBreath shows, super applying shows that image or augmented reality show. In certain embodiments, as be appreciated that, server 100 and/or customer equipment 160 can comprise the local interface 2960 being coupled to separately,Other elements of 3060, for example, be configured to obtain the navigation system of position, the degree of approach or position data168, and other system. In addition, customer equipment 160 can comprise client input 164 as touch-screen,Keyboard, switch, mouse and button. Server 100 and customer equipment 160 also comprise and being coupled toThe network interface 2965,3065 of local interface 2960,3060. Network interface 2965,3065 is suitable forAllow server 100 and customer set up 160 by can be for example internet, Intranet or other netsThe network 155 (referring to Fig. 1) of network system communicates each other and communicates with other Internet resources.Network interface 2965,3065 can adopt agreement as TCP/IP, and can medium as WiFi,On wired ethernet or other network mediums, communicate by letter.

Be stored in respective memory 2950,3050 is to be carried out by processor 2955,3055Some parts. Particularly, being stored in the memory 2950 of server 100 can be subscription module2920, member profile management person module 2922, payment module 2932, GDS module 2934, PMSModule 2936, CRM module 2937, CRS module 2938 and data storage 116. Be stored in clientIn the memory 3050 of equipment 160 can be Client application 162 and other data and application program.Should be appreciated that and can have other application programs to be stored in memory 2950,3050, and can be byCorresponding processor 2955,3055 is carried out, as will be appreciated. Any when what discuss at thisParts are that in situation about realizing with the form of software, it can be the corresponding machine of processor 2955,3055Device code or based on source programming language, for example C, C++, Java, java script, Perl, PHP,Python, Flash and/or other programming languages.

Many software parts are stored in corresponding memory 2950,3050, and can be by accordinglyProcessor 2955,3055 is carried out. In this respect, term " can carry out " that refer to can be fundamentally by locatingThe program file of the form of reason device 2955,3055 operations. The example of executable program for example can be:Compiler, its can with can be loaded into memory 2950,3050 arbitrary access part and canForm by corresponding processor 2955,3055 operations is translated into machine code; Form that can be suitableIf be loaded into the arbitrary access part of memory 2950,3050 and by processor 2955,3055The source code that the object identification code of carrying out represents; Or can be explained to deposit by another executable programIn the arbitrary access part of reservoir 2950,3050, generate the finger of being carried out by processor 2955,3055 gradesThe source code of order. Executable program can be stored in any part or the parts of memory 2950,3050In, comprise for example random access memory (RAM), read-only storage (ROM), hard disk drive,Solid-state drive, USB flash memory driver, storage card, CD are as compact disk (CD) or digital many meritsCan dish (DVD), floppy disk, tape or other memory members.

Memory 2950,3050 is restricted to volatibility and nonvolatile memory and data in this articleMemory unit the two. Volatibility parts refer to the parts that do not retain data value in the time of power-off. Non-volatileParts refer to the parts that retain data in the time of power-off. Therefore, memory 2950,3050 can comprise exampleAs, random access memory (RAM), read-only storage (ROM), hard disk drive, solid-state drivingMoving device, USB flash memory driver, via the storage card of memory card reader access, soft via associationThe floppy disk of disc drive accesses, via the CD of CD drive access, via suitable magnetic tape driveTape and/or other memory members of device access, or in these memory members any twoOr plural combination. In addition, RAM for example can comprise, static RAM(SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or magnetic RAMAnd other such memory devices (MRAM). ROM for example can comprise, able to programmeMemory read (PROM), Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EPROM (EPROM), electric erasable canProgram read-only memory (EEPROM) or other similar memory devices. Although be described hereFor single memory and single processor, but will be appreciated that distributed memory and distributed placeManaging the two includes in the present invention. Such distributed memory can be with in several known waysAny mode is distributed, such as but not limited to the type distribution according to data or across being contained in diverse locationMultiple data store to distribute. Similarly, distributed treatment comprises any in several known waysMode, includes but not limited to processor array and is positioned at diverse location, carries out dissimilar functionMultiple different processor.

In addition, processor 2955,3055 can represent multiple processors, and memory 2950,3050Can represent multiple memories of parallel work-flow. In this case, local interface 2960,3060 canBe between any two processors that are beneficial in multiple processors, in what processor in office and memoryAny one memory between or lead between any two memories in memory etc.The suitable network of letter. Local interface 2960,3060 can comprise spare system, and this spare system is designedFor coordinating this communication, for example, comprise execution load balance. Processor 2955,3055 can be electronics orSome other useful configuration.

The member's equipment 180 as shown in Figure 1 of being appreciated that can utilize with described for as at Figure 29With Figure 30 the similar processor of the server 100 shown in respectively or customer equipment 160, memory,Bus and network interface framework.

Although above-mentioned various system and application program can be described to software or by common hardware for exampleThe code that the above-mentioned system based on processor is carried out is realized, but as alternative, also can be with specialThe combination of hardware or software/common hardware and specialized hardware realizes above-mentioned various system and application program.If be embedded in specialized hardware, such system and application can be implemented as and adopt in multiple technologiesAny technology or circuit or the state machine of the combination of multiple technologies. These technology can comprise but notBe limited to: there is the gate for realize various logic functions in the time applying one or more data-signalDiscrete logic; There is such as field programmable gate array of suitable gate, programmable circuitOr the special IC of miscellaneous part etc. (FPGA).

Although Fig. 7,8,9 and 26 flow chart shows the particular order of execution, should be understood that and holdsRow order can be from described different. For example, the execution sequence of two or more pieces can be relativeIn shown in order scrambling. In addition, in succession two shown in Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 and Figure 26Or more can be simultaneously or part carry out simultaneously. In addition any amount of counter, state,Variable, caution signal amount or message can be added to logic flow described herein, for increasingPotent use, charging, performance measurement or the provide object helping etc. of fixing a breakdown. Should be appreciated that instituteThere is such modification all within the scope of the present disclosure.

In addition, when described various system in this article and application comprise in the situation of software or code,Each can with by instruction execution system as the processor in computer system or other system or in conjunction with referring toMake any tangible, the non-transient state computer-readable medium that executive system is used realize. In this meaning,Such system or application can comprise, for example, comprise and can be read also from computer-readable mediumAnd the instruction of being carried out by instruction execution system and the statement of statement. In context of the present disclosure, " calculateMachine computer-readable recording medium " can be any tangible, non-transient state medium, described medium can comprise, stores,Or maintenance is used by instruction execution system or combined command executive system is used said system and application.Computer-readable medium can comprise many physical mediums, and for example, electronics, magnetic, light or semiconductor are situated betweenAny one in matter. The example more specifically of suitable computer-readable medium includes but not limited to,Tape, magnetic floppy disc, magnetic hard drive, storage card, solid-state drive, USB(USB) flash drive or CD. In addition, this computer-readable medium can be that arbitrary access is depositedReservoir (RAM), for example comprises, static RAM (SRAM) and dynamic random are depositedAccess to memory (DRAM) or magnetic RAM (MRAM). In addition, computer canReading medium can be read-only storage (ROM), programmable read only memory (PROM), erasableProgrammable read only memory (EPROM), Electrically Erasable Read Only Memory (EEPROM),Or the memory devices of other types.

It should be emphasized that, above-described embodiment of the present disclosure is only used to be expressly understood of the present disclosurePrinciple and the possible example of the implementation set forth. Spirit of the present disclosure and former can not deviated from substantiallyIn the situation of reason, above-mentioned one or more embodiment are made to many variants and modifications. In this article,All such amendments and modification are intended to included within the scope of the present disclosure and are protected by claimProtect.

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A kind of method of selecting and subscribing customization reception/tourism reservation with computer of 66. (newly),Said method comprising the steps of:

Network from user controls connects computing equipment and receives desired character, and described desired character comprisesDate and the attribute of described reception/tourism reservation;

Reception/tourism position database in search for the availability on described date and with described attributeThe desired character of coupling, attribute-bit is passed through in the each position in described position in described database;

Obtain described user's preference from data storage; Described preference is based on user is inquired about with previouslyThe response of at least one in reservation is filled;

Send described user preference to described network connection computing equipment for you to choose;

Connect computing equipment from described network and receive selected preference;

Connect the list of computing equipment delivery location to described network for you to choose, described in described list is limited toThat date can be used, can obtain with the desired character of described attributes match and selected user preferenceReception/tourism position;

Connecting computing equipment from network receives from instruction and the institute of the reception position of described list selectionState user's bill information;

Subscribe reception/tourism position with described selection by subscription content being sent to described positionThe described reception reservation of putting;

Send the confirmation of reservation to network connection computing equipment;

Not storing not matching characteristic in matching inquiry database;

To be sent to third party for demonstration from the entry of matching inquiry database not;

Receive described entry and can subscribe the associated of feature from described third party; And

In described property data base, store described association.

67. (newly) are according to the method described in claim 66, further comprising the steps of:

Transmit the reservation inquiry based on described lodging search constraints by described network to outside provider;And

Receive and meet described lodging search constraints at least from described outside provider via described networkThe instruction of the availability of a lodging provider.

68. (newly) are according to the method described in claim 67, further comprising the steps of:

Receive the instruction of the acceptance to subscribing quotation from described client device;

Receive payment information from described client device;

Transmit described payment information to process payment;

Upgrade the inventory record reservation to described feature and/or lodging with record in described database;And

Transmit the confirmation to subscribing to described client device.

69. (newly) are according to the method described in claim 66, wherein, and described reception/tourism providerIt is fine work hotel.

70. (newly), according to the method described in claim 66, wherein, are searched for described property data baseStep comprise by described arbitrary characteristics identification information with can subscribe signature identification and mate.

71. (newly) are according to the method described in claim 66, further comprising the steps of: by describedNetwork connects member's equipment from network and receives reception/tourism provider signature identification; And

In described property data base, storage is by described reception/tourism signature identification and described reception/tourismThe mark of provider is carried out associated workpiece.

72. (newly) are according to the method described in claim 66, and wherein, described lodging search constraints alsoComprise expectation room configuration.

73. (newly) are according to the method described in claim 66, wherein, and described signature identification packets of informationDraw together the information for identifying multiple features.

74. (newly) are according to the method described in claim 66, wherein, can subscribe feature and be facility and/ or special service and/or food/beverage.

75. (newly) are according to the method described in claim 67, and wherein, described outside provider is choosingProvider from following: global distribution system provider, central reservation system provider, inventory systemThe Property Management System of provider and lodging provider.

76. (newly) are a kind of for identifying and subscribe from reception/tourism provider the system that can subscribe feature,Described system comprises:

Processor;

Be coupled to network of network interface;

Be stored in the property data base on non-transient state computer-readable medium, described property data base comprisesMultiple feature workpiece, wherein, feature workpiece can be subscribed signature identification and identify and carry out with reception providerAssociated;

Be stored in the preference database on non-transient state computer-readable medium, described preference database comprisesFor receiving the preference of feature and being arranged by user; And

Interface, described interface couples described processor, storage medium, property data base and network and connectsMouthful;

Wherein said processor is programmed to:

Connect client device by described network from network and receive the arbitrary characteristics mark that can subscribe featureKnowledge information;

In described property data base search have with described arbitrary characteristics identification information at least in partOne stack features workpiece of the signature identification of coupling;

In described preference database, search connects the associated user's of client device with described networkPreference;

Transmit associated with a described stack features workpiece one by described network to described client deviceIndividual or multiple reception/tourism provider mark;

Receive selected reception or tourism provides trade mark by described network from described client deviceThe instruction of knowing;

Transmit the information for being shown to described client by described network to described client device,Described information comprises: client subscribe with and the signature identification that mates of described arbitrary characteristics identification information with/ or the quotation of the feature of the lodging association of selected reception/tourism provider;

In response to receiving arbitrary characteristics identification information, partly or entirely in described property data base, searchRigging has the feature workpiece of the signature identification mating at least in part with described arbitrary characteristics identification information,And by described network to described client device transmit with in the workpiece partly mating at leastThe signature identification of a workpiece association, for the form automatically to complete list at described client deviceUpper demonstration; And

Enter self-adaptive study model, thus:

Not storing not matching characteristic in matching inquiry database;

In described property data base, store described association.

77. (newly) are according to the system described in claim 76, and wherein, described processor instruction also wrapsDraw together and make described processor carry out the following instruction of processing:

Receive lodging search constraints from described client device, described lodging search constraints comprises: stayExpect to subscribe the instruction in the instruction of period and the expectation geographical position of reception/tourism provider;

Wherein, search for described property data base also had expect in geographical position for being identified in andCan maybe can subscribe the connecing of reception/tourism provider of feature expecting to subscribe accommodate during the periodTreat/travel the constraint of the workpiece of provider's mark.

78. (newly) are according to the system described in claim 77, and wherein, described processor instruction also wrapsDraw together and make described processor carry out the following instruction of processing:

79. (newly) are according to the system described in claim 78, and wherein, described processor instruction also wrapsDraw together and make described processor carry out the following instruction of processing:

Receive the instruction of the acceptance to quotation from described client device;

Receive payment information from described client device;

Transmit described payment information to process payment;

Upgrade the inventory record reservation to described feature and/or lodging with record in inventory database;And

Transmit the confirmation to subscribing to described client device.

80. (newly) are according to the system described in claim 76, and wherein, described arbitrary characteristics mark is believedBreath comprise from the geographical position of described client device or by described client device to neighbor beaconThe positional information detecting and obtain.

81. (newly) are according to the system described in claim 76, and wherein, described processor instruction also wrapsDraw together and make described processor carry out the following instruction of processing:

In matching inquiry database not, arbitrary characteristics identification information is not mated in storage;

Send from the entry of matching inquiry database not and show for commentator;

Receive described entry and can subscribe the associated of signature identification;

In described property data base, store described association;

Connect member's equipment by described network from network and receive reception/tourism provider signature identification;And

In described property data base, store described reception/tourism signature identification and described reception are providedBusiness's mark is carried out associated workpiece;

Wherein, described property data base comprises multiple associations, and search to described property data baseComprise the search to described association.

82. (newly) a kind of server, network interface and treat/tourist facilities of connection of using provideThe method with polymerization is subscribed in business's user's request; Said method comprising the steps of:

Receive the expectation geographical position of reception/tourism feature from user;

The attribute of search and described feature association in reception/tourist facilities provider database;

In described reception/tourist facilities provider database search have in described attribute one orThe facility of multiple attributes;

Determine establishing of at least one attribute of having in described attribute at place of described reception/tourism providerExecute;

Subscribe described facility;

Use described attribute to upgrade described database;

For database described in the demand analysis of attribute; And

The demand of the attribute based on analyzed is identified the variation needs of described facility.

83. (newly) method described in 2 according to Claim 8, wherein, described reception/tourism providerIt is fine work hotel.

84. (newly) method described in 2 according to Claim 8, wherein, described variation is temporary.

85. (newly) method described in 2 according to Claim 8, wherein, described variation is permanent.

Claims

1. for from reception/tourism provider identification with subscribe the system that can subscribe feature, described inSystem comprises:

Processor;

Be coupled to network of network interface;

Non-transient state storage medium, described non-transient state storage medium stores processor instruction, described processorInstruction makes to process below described processor execution in the time being carried out by described processor:

Receive selected reception/tourism provider mark by described network from described client deviceInstruction; And

Transmit the information for being shown to described client by described network to described client device,Described information comprises: client subscribe with and the signature identification that mates of described arbitrary characteristics identification information with/ or the quotation of the feature of the lodging association of selected reception/tourism provider; And

Interface, described interface couples described processor, storage medium, property data base and network and connectsMouthful.

2. system according to claim 1, wherein, described processor instruction also comprises responseMake the part or all of of processing below described processor execution in receiving arbitrary characteristics identification informationInstruction:

In described property data base search have with described arbitrary characteristics identification information at least in partThe feature workpiece of signature identification of coupling, and by described network to described client device transmit withThe partly signature identification of at least one workpiece association in the workpiece of coupling, for automatically to complete rowThe form of table shows on described client device.

3. system according to claim 1, wherein, described processor instruction also comprises and makingDescribed processor is carried out the following instruction of processing:

Receive lodging search constraints from described client device, described lodging search constraints comprises: stayThe expectation instruction of subscribing the instruction of period and the expectation geographical position of reception/tourism provider;

4. system according to claim 3, wherein, described processor instruction also comprises and makingDescribed processor is carried out the following instruction of processing:

5. system according to claim 4, wherein, described processor instruction also comprises and makingDescribed processor is carried out the following instruction of processing:

Receive payment information from described client device;

Transmit described payment information to process payment;

Transmit the confirmation to subscribing to described client device.

6. system according to claim 1, wherein, described reception/tourism provider is fine workHotel.

7. system according to claim 1, wherein, described arbitrary characteristics identification information comprisesThe detection to neighbor beacon from the geographical position of described client device or by described client device andThe positional information obtaining.

8. system according to claim 1, wherein, realizes searching described property data baseThe processor instruction of rope comprises described arbitrary characteristics identification information and the described signature identification of subscribing to enterThe instruction of row semantic matches.

9. system according to claim 1, wherein, described processor instruction also comprises and makingDescribed processor is carried out the following instruction of processing:

Not storing unmatched arbitrary characteristics identification information in matching inquiry database;

Send from the entry of matching inquiry database not and show for commentator;

Receive described entry and can subscribe the associated of signature identification; And

In described property data base, store described association;

10. system according to claim 1, wherein, described processor instruction also comprises and makingDescribed processor is carried out the following instruction of processing:

In described property data base, storage is by described reception signature identification and the described provider that receivesMark is carried out associated workpiece.

11. systems according to claim 3, wherein, described lodging search constraints also comprises the phaseHope room configuration.

12. systems according to claim 1, wherein, described signature identification information comprise forIdentify the information of multiple features.

13. systems according to claim 1, wherein, can subscribe feature is facility and/or specialService and/or food/beverage.

14. systems according to claim 1, wherein, can subscribe feature is facility.

15. systems according to claim 1, wherein, can subscribe feature is special service.

16. systems according to claim 1, wherein, can subscribe feature is food/beverage.

17. systems according to claim 4, wherein, described outside provider be selected from followingProvider: global distribution system provider, central reservation system provider, inventory system provider,And the Property Management System of lodging provider.

18. 1 kinds for from reception/tourism provider identification with subscribe the computer implemented method of feature,Described method comprises:

Connect client device via network from network and can subscribe feature to the transmission of network connection service deviceArbitrary characteristics identification information;

Server by described network from described client device receives and can provide and describedOne or more reception of reception/tourism provider of subscribed feature corresponding to meaning signature identification information/Tourism provider mark;

Transmit selected reception/trip from described client device to described server via described networkThe instruction of trip provider mark; And

Receive for showing on described client device to described client device by described networkInformation, described information comprises: client subscribes and the feature of mating with described arbitrary characteristics identification informationThe quotation of the feature of the lodging association of mark and/or selected reception/tourism provider.

19. computer implemented methods according to claim 18, further comprising the steps of:

Identify from described client device translator unit arbitrary characteristics via described network; And

It is right to receive on described client device via described network with described part arbitrary characteristics markThe signature identification of answering, shows on described client device for the form automatically to complete list.

20. computer implemented methods according to claim 18, further comprising the steps of:

Transmit lodging search constraints via network to described server by described client device, described livePlace search constraints comprises: the instruction of period and the phase of reception/tourism provider are subscribed in the expectation of lodgingHope the instruction in geographical position;

Wherein, described one or more reception/tourism provider mark with expecting in geographical position alsoAnd can during expect to subscribe the period, accommodate and maybe can subscribe reception/tourism provider pair of featureShould.

21. computer implemented methods according to claim 20, further comprising the steps of:

By described client device via described network to described server transmission accept reservation quotationInstruction;

Transmit payment information via described network to described server by described client device;

Receive confirmation to subscribe via described network from described server by described client device.

22. computer implemented methods according to claim 18, wherein, described reception/tourismProvider is fine work hotel.

23. computer implemented methods according to claim 18, wherein, can subscribe feature and beFacility and/or special service and/or food/beverage.

24. computer implemented methods according to claim 18, wherein, can subscribe feature and beFacility.

25. computer implemented methods according to claim 18, wherein, can subscribe feature and beSpecial service.

26. computer implemented methods according to claim 18, wherein, can subscribe feature and beFood/beverage.

27. computer implemented methods according to claim 20, wherein, described lodging searchConstraint also comprises expectation room configuration.

28. 1 kinds for the computer program product from reception and the identification of tourism provider and reservation featureProduct, described computer program comprises: non-transient state computer-readable recording medium, described non-transient stateComputer-readable recording medium stores processor instructions, described processor instruction is in the time being carried out by processorMake described processor carry out following processing:

Connect client device by network from network and receive the arbitrary characteristics mark letter that can subscribe featureBreath;

In property data base, search for to have with described arbitrary characteristics identification information and mate at least in partA stack features workpiece of signature identification; Described property data base is stored in non-transient state computer-readable and is situated betweenIn matter and comprise multiple feature workpiece, wherein, feature workpiece can subscribe signature identification and reception/Tourism provider mark is carried out association;

Transmit the information for being shown to described client by described network to described client device,Described information comprises: client subscribe with and the signature identification that mates of described arbitrary characteristics identification information with/ or the feature of the lodging association of selected reception/tourism provider and/or special service and/or food/The quotation of beverage.

29. computer programs according to claim 28, wherein, described processor refers toOrder also comprises in response to receiving arbitrary characteristics identification informations and makes described processor carry out following processPart or all of instruction:

30. computer programs according to claim 28, wherein, described processor refers toOrder also comprises the instruction that makes described processor carry out following processing:

31. computer programs according to claim 30, wherein, described processor refers toOrder also comprises the instruction that makes described processor carry out following processing:

32. computer programs according to claim 31, wherein, described processor refers toOrder also comprises the instruction that makes described processor carry out following processing:

Receive payment information from described client device;

Transmit described payment information to process payment;

Transmit the confirmation to subscribing to described client device.

33. computer programs according to claim 28, wherein, described reception/tourismProvider is fine work hotel.

34. computer programs according to claim 28, wherein, realize described spyThe processor instruction of levying the search of database comprise by described arbitrary characteristics identification information and described can be pre-Order the instruction that signature identification carries out semantic matches.

35. computer programs according to claim 28, wherein, described processor refers toOrder also comprises the instruction that makes described processor carry out following processing:

36. computer programs according to claim 30, wherein, described lodging searchConstraint also comprises expectation room configuration.

37. computer programs according to claim 28, wherein, described signature identificationInformation comprises the information for identifying multiple features.

38. computer programs according to claim 28, wherein, can subscribe feature and beFacility and/or special service and/or food/beverage.

39. computer programs according to claim 28, wherein, can subscribe feature and beFacility.

40. computer programs according to claim 28, wherein, can subscribe feature and beSpecial service.

41. computer programs according to claim 28, wherein, can subscribe feature and beFood/beverage.

42. computer programs according to claim 31, wherein, described outside providesBusiness is selected from following provider: global distribution system provider, central reservation system provider, storehouseThe Property Management System of deposit system provider and lodging provider.

43. 1 kinds for from reception/tourism provider identification with subscribe the computer program of feature,Described computer program comprises: non-transient state computer-readable recording medium, described non-transient state is calculatedMachine readable storage medium storing program for executing stores processor instructions, described processor instruction makes in the time being carried out by processorDescribed processor is carried out following processing:

In property data base, search for to have with described arbitrary characteristics identification information and mate at least in partA stack features workpiece of signature identification; Described property data base is stored in non-transient state computer-readable and is situated betweenIn matter and comprise multiple feature workpiece, wherein, feature workpiece can be subscribed signature identification and providerMark is carried out association;

Transmit associated with a described stack features workpiece one by described network to described client deviceIndividual or multiple providers mark;

Receive the instruction of selected provider mark from described client device by described network; WithAnd

Transmit the information for being shown to described client by described network to described client device,Described information comprises: client subscribe with and the signature identification that mates of described arbitrary characteristics identification information with/ or the quotation of the feature of the lodging association of selected provider.

44. according to the computer program described in claim 43, and wherein, described provider isReception provider.

47. according to the computer program described in claim 43, and wherein, described provider isTourism provider.

45. according to the computer program described in claim 43, described computer programBe configured to move on the website of the website that is embedded in provider.

46. according to the computer program described in claim 43, described computer programBe configured to: carry out and seem described in response to the customer interaction on the website of providerOperation in the website of provider.

48. 1 kinds for from reception/tourism provider identification with subscribe the computer implemented method of feature,Described method comprises:

Connect client device via network from network and receive the arbitrary characteristics mark letter that can subscribe featureBreath;

Transmit the information for being shown to described client by described network to described client device,Described information comprises: client subscribe with and the signature identification that mates of described arbitrary characteristics identification information with/Or the static state of feature or the report of Dynamic Pricing of the lodging association of selected reception/tourism providerValency.

49. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 48, and wherein, described quotation comprisesIn response to the instruction of the selected reception/tourism of reception provider mark, firm price on algorithm.

50. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 48, and wherein, described quotation comprisesThe price of fetching from pricing data storehouse.

51. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 48, also comprises in response to receiving and appointingThe following steps of meaning signature identification information partly or entirely:

In described property data base search have with described arbitrary characteristics identification information at least in partThe feature workpiece of the signature identification of coupling; And

By described network to described client device transmit with in the workpiece partly mating at leastThe signature identification of a workpiece association, for the form automatically to complete list at described client deviceUpper demonstration.

52. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 48, further comprising the steps of:

53. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 52, further comprising the steps of:

54. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 53, further comprising the steps of:

Receive payment information from described client device;

Transmit described payment information to process payment;

The more reservation to described feature and/or lodging with record of the inventory record in new database; And

Transmit the confirmation to subscribing to described client device.

55. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 48, further comprising the steps of:

Send from the entry of matching inquiry database not and show for commentator;

In described property data base, store described association;

Wherein, described property data base comprises multiple associations, and searches for the step of described property data baseSuddenly comprise the search to described association.

56. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 48, wherein, and described reception/tourismProvider is fine work hotel.

57. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 48, wherein, searches for described featureThe step of database comprises: described arbitrary characteristics identification information and the described signature identification of subscribing are carried outCoupling.

58. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 48, further comprising the steps of:

59. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 52, wherein, and described lodging searchConstraint also comprises expectation room configuration.

60. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 48, wherein, and described signature identificationInformation comprises the information for identifying multiple features.

61. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 48, wherein, can subscribe feature and isFacility and/or special service and/or food/beverage.

62. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 48, wherein, can subscribe feature and isFacility.

63. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 48, wherein, can subscribe feature and isSpecial service.

64. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 48, wherein, can subscribe feature and isFood/beverage.

65. according to the computer implemented method described in claim 53, and wherein, described outside providesBusiness is selected from following provider: global distribution system provider, central reservation system provider, storehouseThe Property Management System of deposit system provider and lodging provider.